LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2016 National Academic Showcase
Chad Dixon is a 2018 OF/LHP with a 5-8 145 lb. frame from Austin, TX who attends Westwood High School. Smaller, lean build and frame with room to continue to develop and add strength throughout. Posted a 6.99 time in the 60 yard dash. Primary outfielder, showed sound footwork, shorter arm action with carry up to 82 mph. At the plate, started with a wider base, hand set closer to the body, deeper hand load with a toe tap timing mechanism. Shifted his weight well with a simple stride, line drive swing path with upper half torque. Bat speed present with developing barrel feel, would see more consistency with additional lower half involvement. Also pitched, longer arm action with a stab at the end of the circle from a higher three quarter arm slot. Coils well through his hips, lands online with varying arm slots. Fastball worked 72-75 mph with arm side life lower in the zone. Went over the top for a 12/6 curveball and then dropped it from three quarters slightly for a sweeping slider that showed some depth. Also mixed in a changeup from the lower three quarter slot with slight fade and depth. Worked quickly and mixed all of his pitches. Exceptional student.